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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
At the Asper School of Business, Indigenous Business Education Partners offers a welcoming community as you explore your leadership potential in the world of business. IBEP members can receive tutoring, mentoring, financial aid and more.
Our team provides a variety of services to Canadian Indigenous students in pursuit of their Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Professional Graduate degree, including tutoring, access to bursaries & scholarships, and networking opportunities. Whether you are in your first year or a final year student, our dedicated staff and friendly students are eager to welcome you into our growing community.
IBEP welcomes all First Nation, Inuit, and Metis students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at the I.H. Asper School of Business regardless of faculty of registration (for example, U1, Arts, or Asper).
We host special events throughout the year, including our Annual Welcome Night, the Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards gala dinner, Career Exploration Day, and other events planned with the student action group University of Manitoba Indigenous Commerce Students (UMICS).
From your first steps on campus to your last across the graduation stage, IBEP ensures your academic success by offering:
We offer a variety of scholarships, bursaries, and awards each year to qualifying undergraduate members, including entrance awards, an international study award when you participate in Asper's International Exchange Program, and for students who are admitted into Asper through one of our Joint Programs.
Further, IBEP offers the following awards on behalf of external scholarship providers, including:
Please contact Riley Proulx to discuss applying to scholarships.
Riley Proulx
Program Recruiter and Advisor
Room 378 Drake Centre
riley.proulx@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6391
IBEP hosts several events and gatherings to connect our students and the business community in a comfortable, inclusive environment throughout the academic year.
Many of our alumni attribute their career and academic success to the time they invested in networking opportunities. Be sure to get involved.
IBEP supports your search for summer and career opportunities through our annual Career Exploration Day (speed networking event with hiring managers) and regularly scheduled Lunch-and-Learn discussions. Partnering with Asper’s Career Development Centre, our team will help you connect with the right employer to help you advance your career - even after your graduate.
Are you a teacher, advisor, or resource staff interested in having an IBEP Staff present at your school? Reach out to us today to book a visit!
All First Nations, Inuit and Métis students admitted to the Asper MBA program are invited to join IBEP. In addition to a vibrant, welcoming community, IBEP provides Indigenous Professional Graduate students with academic and networking support.
IBEP provides tutoring to its Professional Graduate program students enrolled in challenging courses such as Accounting and Corporate Finance.
IBEP and Graduate Program staff are jointly available to assist you in navigating the university system of academic services.
IBEP Professional Graduate program students are invited to attend all IBEP events held throughout the academic year.
Check here for up-and-coming IBEP events; events geared to helping you connect with other Indigenous professionals, learn something new, or a gathering to build a community on and off campus.
The Indigenous campus community works together to build and expand our presence and visibility at UM while creating a safe environment for students and staff to work and learn.
Self-declaring as an Indigenous student allows you to be considered for merit and need-based awards dedicated to Indigenous students such as scholarships, fellowships, prizes and bursaries.
Asper has a dedicated career development team with resources to help all Asper students plan their academic and post-academic careers.
Asper’s international exchange program allows students the chance to study at one of over 60 business schools around the world! All courses are taught in English, you’ll receive extensive support throughout the entire experience, and credits transfer directly to fulfil your degree requirements.
Plan your academic year course work with the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours.) program guide. Learn which courses are required by the program, your chosen major(s), and more.
Many award opportunities are available to UM students based on academic achievement and financial need. By submitting your application for admission to the University by March 1, you will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships.
Thank you to the families and supporters of our 2023 IBEP Graduating Class. To view the photo album from our special evening, visit the Asper Flickr site.
Zach Unrau (He/Him)
Program Director
Room 376 Drake Centre
Zach.Unrau@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9508
Riley Proulx (He/Him)
Program Recruiter and Advisor
Room 378 Drake Centre
Riley.Proulx@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6391
Meaghan McNeill (She/Her)
Program Support and Engagement
Room 374 Drake Centre
Meaghan.McNeill@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7401
Indigenous Business Education Partners
Room 374 Drake Centre
181 Freedman Cres.
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4 Canada
